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| 20 May 2015 |
The Millennium Development Goals in the Arab Region 2005, Summary |
This summary of Millennium Development Goals in the Arab Region 2005 was prepared as a collaborative effort of United Nations agencies in the region on the occasion of the September 2005 World Summit and the sixtieth session of the General Assembly, this effort was coordinated by ESCWA. It provides an overview of progress in the Arab region towards the stated aim of achieving the Goals by 2015 and highlights key challenges and issues. Data and analyses are presented by sub-region. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Networking Research, Development and Innovation in Arab Countries |
Innovation is central to the development of successful economies. This study is intended to encourage research, development and innovation (RDI) networking in Arab countries. RDI networks that are designed to promote innovation inputs can secure competencies in areas of expertise that are unattainable by individual countries and institutions. Furthermore, these networks play a significant role in securing a critical mass of both human and financial resources. |
| 20 May 2015 |
The Impact of Economic Variables on the Social Dimension of Development: Education and Health |
Investment in human capital is crucial for poverty reduction and has a positive impact on economic growth and human development. This study analyses the impact of public policy on human development as measured in terms of public spending on education and health in 11 ESCWA countries during the period 1975-2002. It compares achievements in human development across these countries by testing the statistical relationship between the indicators of human development in these countries and their per capita GDP, and through cross-section time-series panel data model. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Information and Communication Technologies for Employment Creation and Poverty Alleviation in Selected ESCWA Member Countries |
Given the continuous political and social instability in the ESCWA region and the inadequate socio-economic development policies that have been implemented, Western Asia is in danger of becoming more vulnerable to poverty than ever before. Alleviating poverty can be achieved by encouraging entrepreneurial activities and establishing small and macro enterprises. This study focuses on the alleviation of poverty in the region through ICTs that can empower the poor and develop entrepreneurial activities. The study targets policymakers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and Governments. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Information Society Indicators |
Statistical data and indicators regarding the use and impact of ICT help policymakers to formulate strategies related to ICT-driven economic growth and social development. In recognition of the need for improvement of data and indicators, and to close the data gap at the international level, the global Partnership on Measuring ICT for Development was launched in 2004. ESCWA and other United Nations regional commissions have undertaken several steps to fulfil the objectives of the Partnership. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Analysis of Performance and Assessment of Growth and Productivity in the ESCWA Region, Third Issue |
Resource mobilization dynamics in the diversified ESCWA region are not uniform. In that sense, this study presents an empirical and analytical survey of the savings and investment climates in the ESCWA region by means of analyzing conditions in the region and comparing them to those in other developing countries. Furthermore, the study explores economic policy options available to policymakers with regard to enhancing economic growth and income in order to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). |
| 20 May 2015 |
External Trade Bulletin of the Arab Region, No. 21 |
This Bulletin presents data and statistical indicators on external trade in goods in the member countries of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). Those data are presented in time series until 2011, and have been primarily drawn from national sources and from secondary sources when needed. The aim of this Bulletin is to provide detailed data on intraregional and international trade in member countries for policymakers, analysts, researchers and other users at the national, regional and international levels. The Bulletin comprises three parts. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Enhancing Fiscal Capacity to Attain the Millennium Development Goals: Financing Social Protection |
This paper discusses the financing of social protection in the current fiscal circumstances after assessing the impact of the Arab Spring on public finances. |
| 20 May 2015 |
National Accounts Studies of the Arab Region, No. 32 |
The National Accounts Studies of the Arab Region, Bulletin No.32, presents available data on and ESCWA estimates of gross domestic product (GDP) at both current and constant prices, and consolidated national accounts of each ESCWA member country during the period 2007-2011; in addition to estimated real GDP growth for 2012. ESCWA collected data for this publication primarily from responses to questionnaires, national statistical offices and other official sources. ESCWA hopes that this publication will benefit economists, social researchers and planners. |
| 20 May 2015 |
Bulletin on Population and Vital Statistics in the Arab Region, No. 15 |
The Bulletin on Population and Vital Statistics in the ESCWA Region, issue 15, presents data on population, fertility, mortality, marriages and divorces compiled from a number of national sources, including surveys, censuses and vital registration systems. The accuracy and reliability of these data have been verified. The objective of this bulletin is to encourage countries to produce and disseminate high quality data on population and vital statistics, which is much needed for better planning. |